Landscape and architecture experts from the University of Florida will be on Sanibel Island next month to discuss how to lessen tropical storm damage on barrier islands by using what nature offers.
The meeting will be led by Jules Bruck, who directs the University of Florida’s School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, and Jeff Carney, a professor in the university’s school of architecture.
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They’ll discuss how climate change, stronger storms, and the loss of mangroves and sand dunes can make flooding worse — and how residents can turn things around to lessen the impacts.
The meeting for residents of Sanibel and Captiva islands will be at the Sanibel Community House at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 5.
“There is probably no more relevant topic for our island community than this one,” Bob Moore, an organizer of the vent, said in a press release. "After living through multiple storm surge events, we’re all eager to learn how we can protect ourselves in the future."
Bruck joined the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning in 2022 from the University of Delaware. Her research interests are coastal resilience, green infrastructure and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.
Carney is director of the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience. He is a registered architect and certified urban planner.
It’s free, but registration with the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce is required. Click here to be taken to the registration page.
Reporting for WGCU is funded in part by VoLo Foundation, a non-profit with a mission to accelerate change and global impact by supporting science-based climate solutions, enhancing education, and improving health.
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